Shanks’ Mom REVEALED?! One Piece Theory SHOCKS Fans!

This article contains spoilers from One Piece’s Elbaf Arc.

Summary

Garling Figarland is confirmed to be blond, debunking assumptions about Shanks’s parentage.
Shanks likely inherited his red hair from his mother, adding depth to his character.
Shanks honors his mother’s legacy by naming his crew the Red Hair Pirates.

The ongoing Final Saga of One Piece is still unveiling captivating details about numerous characters, even fan-favorites like Shanks. Interestingly, it was Oda who confirmed that the key figures are all reserved for the climactic Final Saga of this epic tale.

Fans are thrilled at the prospect of learning more about Shanks, the leader of the Red Hair Pirates, a character they eagerly anticipate seeing developed further by author Eiichiro Oda. Lately, Oda has revealed a significant secret concerning Shanks’s true lineage, leaving fans on tenterhooks for more revelations to come. What many may not know is that Oda has previously hinted at another major secret regarding Shanks’s parentage, specifically about his mother.

Garling Figarland Is Confirmed To Be Blond

Garling Does Not Have Red Hair
Confirmed In One Piece Episode 1129

Initially, One Piece enthusiasts found it hard to believe that Shanks might have been born as a Celestial Dragon when the first screening of One Piece Film Red took place. But over time, acceptance grew. It wasn’t until the Egghead Arc that Oda unveiled the truth: Garling Figarland, who was known as the Supreme Commander of the Holy Knights, bore a striking resemblance to Shanks. Due to their strong physical similarity, fans presumed that Garling had red hair. However, this assumption proved to be incorrect.

Seeing your face makes my scars ache. The scars I got from that man. — Whitebeard

In the 1096th chapter of One Piece, Garling Figarland was definitively shown to have blonde hair, although some readers found it hard to believe without seeing the actual colors. However, in Episode 1129, which just came out, the truth has been made clear: Garling is indeed blind and Shanks does not inherit his hair from him at all. This new revelation has piqued fans’ interest as it hints strongly towards Shanks’s mother and promises to play a significant role in the storyline moving forward.

Shanks And Shamrock Inherited The Red Hair From Their Mother

Shanks’s Mother Was A Redhead, Likely Not A Celestial Dragon

Though Garling Figarland is recognized as part of the Celestial Dragon nobility, it’s not confirmed that Shanks and Shamrock’s mother shared the same background. At present, we don’t have any information about their mother, making this an intriguing aspect of the storyline. However, one clue suggesting her true lineage is that Shamrock Figarland isn’t titled a Saint, unlike his father. This could imply that he may not be a full-blooded Celestial Dragon, potentially meaning that their mother was a commoner or even a slave. This further enhances the significance of the name Shanks bears and adds layers to his character development.

Are you so afraid of the new era? — Shanks

Why Shanks’s Mother Is Very Important

Shanks Carries Her Legacy

Shanks didn’t acquire his father’s royal bloodline or his hair, instead, he inherited his distinctive red hair from his mother. This trait, which has earned him the title “Red Hair,” is significant. It’s essential to note that Shanks’ crew is called the Red Hair Pirates, reflecting this characteristic importance. Essentially, the only characteristic that Shanks inherited from his mother was something he deeply valued.

Shanks might be conscious of his mother’s secrets and could possibly have already passed away. However, her influence seems to persist through Shanks himself, which is why he pays tribute to her by adopting the name Red Hair or by naming his crew the Red Hair Pirates. Given the circumstances, it wouldn’t be unanticipated if Shanks’ mother were a D, making him the offspring of a Celestial Dragon and a D.

In exactly one week from now, we will have the next installment of One Piece – Chapter 1149! As is customary, it will be released on Sunday. For our Japanese readers, that means they get to read it at 12AM JST on Monday. However, most international fans can expect to access the chapter on May 11th. The official release date for One Piece Chapter 1149 is set for May 25, 2025. Excitingly, readers can enjoy this new chapter for free on Manga Plus!

2025-05-20 00:14